Kitchen Aide - Educational Support Services

About Broadway Housing Communities (BHC)

Founded in 1983, Broadway Housing Communities (BHC) is a community-based nonprofit

committed to addressing the challenges of poverty and homelessness among adults, children,

and families in Upper Manhattan.

BHC has developed five supportive housing buildings that provide permanent, affordable

housing and holistic services for individuals and families living in deep poverty. Our work

includes an award-winning early childhood center and opportunities for community engagement

through the arts. BHC’s flagship project in the National Historic District of Sugar Hill features

124 units of affordable housing, an early childhood education center, and the Sugar Hill

Children’s Museum of Art & Storytelling, along with other vital community facilities.

Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and committed Kitchen Aid for our art-based and Reggio-inspired

Early Childhood Programs and to join our Educational Support Services team. This is a full day

school program, committed to providing nutritious, safe and diverse meals for our students. The

Kitchen Aid manages the school kitchen in accordance with the NYC Department of Health laws

and regulations and Broadway Housing Procedures and Policies. 

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing ingredients for meals (e.g., washing, peeling, chopping)
• Help serve food in a timely and hygienic manner
• Wash dishes, utensils, and cooking equipment
• Clean and sanitize kitchen surfaces, floors, and food storage areas
• Stock and organize supplies as needed
• Follow food safety and hygiene regulations at all times
• Serve meals to students by heating pre-made meals in our warming kitchen
• Clean and sanitize common areas during down times
• Clean and Sanitize Staff Kitchen

Qualifications & Skills

• Education Minimum: High School Diploma or GED
• NYC DOH Food Handlers certificate
• Previous experience in a kitchen or food service environment is a plus
• Basic knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards
• Good communication and teamwork skills

APPLICATION:

To apply for this position, please email your resume, cover letter with salary requirements, to

jtrujillo@broadwayhousing.org. Please indicate your last name and "Kitchen Aide –

Educational Support Services" in the subject line.

Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. No phone calls, please – we will

respond to those candidates whose qualifications are best aligned with the components of this

job description.

Salary commensurate with experience and the position will pay $38,500-$40,000 per year. We

offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, 403(b) retirement plan,

group life insurance, short term disability, long term disability and paid time off.

BHC and the Sugar Hill Children’s Museum of Art & Storytelling are Equal Opportunity

Employers.